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P111 JAX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,511 mi
Last recorded26,511 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 JAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 26,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 26,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 22,325 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,317 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,870 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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P111 JAX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P111 JAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P111 JAX registered?

P111 JAX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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